The most awaited Golden Globe Awards list is out now, and many movies have applauded and received awards.
The 81st Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film and American television productions of 2023. The ceremony was broadcast live on January 7, 2024, from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, beginning at 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. EST. The ceremony aired live on CBS in the United States. It was produced by Dick Clark Productions, Ricky Kirshner, and Glenn Weiss; the latter also served as director. This was the first ceremony after Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge Industries took full control of the Golden Globes from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The ceremony was also the first to air live on CBS in the United States since 1982. Jo Koy hosted the ceremony.
The nominees were announced on December 11, 2023; Barbie and Succession both tied for the most nominations with nine each, followed by Oppenheimer with eight. Furthermore, the cultural phenomenon of “Barbenheimer” received a total of 17 nominations, winning a total of seven.
The ceremony also featured the debut of two new categories: “Cinematic and Box Office Achievement” and “Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television”.
On the movies side, “Oppenheimer,” which received eight nominations, ended up with five awards, including for the top prize in drama. Additionally, Cillian Murphy won best actor in a drama, while Christopher Nolan won best director.
“Barbie,” which had the most movie nominations, only ended up with two awards — but it did beat out “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” in the new cinematic and box office achievement category. Here is the full list of Award winners-
Best Motion Picture, Drama– “Oppenheimer”
Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy– “Poor Things”
Best Motion Picture, Animated– “The Boy and the Heron”
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement– “Barbie”
Best Motion Picture, Non-English Language– “Anatomy of a Fall”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama– “Lily Gladstone”, “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama- Cillian Murphy, “Oppenheimer”
You’re a #GoldenGlobes winner! Congrats on winning Best Male Actor – Motion Picture – Drama for your role in Oppenheimer, Cillian Murphy! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/Uk9elJsRO1
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2024
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy- Emma Stone, “Poor Things”
And the #GoldenGlobes award for Best Female Actor – Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy goes to…. 🌟Emma Stone in Poor Things 🌟 pic.twitter.com/gc7mHNfaos
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2024
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy- Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture- Da’Vine Joy Randolph, “The Holdovers”
Da’Vine Joy Randolph has won the award for Best Supporting Female Actor – Motion Picture for her performance in The Holdovers! #GoldenGlobes 👏🎬 pic.twitter.com/JlKQnQytj1
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2024
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture- Robert Downey Jr., “Oppenheimer”
Best Director, Motion Picture-Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer”
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture- Justine Triet and Arthur Harari, “Anatomy of a Fall”
Best Original Score, Motion Picture- Ludwig Göransson, “Oppenheimer”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Movie- Ali Wong, “Beef”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television- Steven Yeun, “Beef”
The winner of Best Male Actor – Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture at the #GoldenGlobes is Steven Yeun for Beef! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/YdXEHIWdrx
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2024
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Supporting Role- Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Supporting Role- Matthew Macfadyen, “Succession”
Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television- Ricky Gervais, “Ricky Gervais: Armageddon”
History OF GOLDEN GLOBE Awards
The Golden Globe Awards have a long history, dating back to the early days of Hollywood. Here’s a brief overview of the history of the Golden Globes. The Golden Globe Awards were first held in 1944 by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). The idea behind the awards was to recognize outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry, both in film and television.
Over the years, the Golden Globes have evolved, and the awards ceremony now includes various categories for both film and television. Unlike some other awards shows, the Golden Globes distinguish between drama and musical/comedy categories for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress. The HFPA’s focus on international journalism has contributed to the international appeal of the Golden Globes. The organization includes journalists from various countries, and this global perspective often influences the nominations and winners.
The Golden Globes ceremony is an annual event held in January, traditionally kicking off the awards season. It is known for its more relaxed and festive atmosphere compared to other awards shows.
The Golden Globes ceremony is typically broadcasted on television, allowing a broad audience to watch the awards and celebrate the achievements of their favorite stars in both film and television. Winning a Golden Globe is often considered a prestigious accolade and can influence the trajectory of films and television shows during the awards season leading up to the Oscars and other industry awards.
It’s important to note that the Golden Globes have faced criticism and controversy over the years, including concerns about the HFPA’s membership practices, lack of diversity, and ethical issues.